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Cyclones

6 UPSC Mains GS I questions on Cyclones, 2013 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Cyclones toppers answered.

  1. 2026 Q4What is the Fujiwhara effect? Explain its impact on the movement and intensity of tropical cyclones.10 marks · 150 words
  2. 2024 Q4What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?10 marks · 150 words
  3. 2023 Q14Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas.15 marks · 250 words
  4. 2022 Q5Discuss the meaning of colour-coded weather warnings for cyclone prone areas given by India Meteorological Department.10 marks · 150 words
  5. 2014 Q19Tropical cyclones are largely confined to South China Sea, Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mexico. Why ?10 marks · 150 words
  6. 2013 Q19(b)The recent cyclone on east coast of India was called ‘Phailin’. How are the tropical cyclones named across the world? Elaborate.5 marks · 100 words

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Ancient IndiaArchitectureArt and CultureBritish Policies and Their ImpactCasteClimate ChangeClimatologyDiversity of IndiaEmploymentFloodsFreedom StruggleGeomorphologyGeophysical PhenomenaGlobalisation

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